Sachin Tendulkar tweeted on the death of Swara Kokila Lata Mangeshkar saying, “Consider myself lucky that I was a part of Lata didi’s life. With his passing, it feels like I have lost a part of myself.”
Lata Mangeshkar Death Reactions: Lata Mangeshkar, one of the biggest figures of the country’s music world and popularly known as Swara Kokila, passed away on Sunday, but she will live forever in the hearts of music lovers through her melodious songs. His songs sometimes expressed the feelings of love, sometimes happiness, sometimes sad and sometimes forced him to dance to the tunes of music. He has brought every kind of emotion to the hearts of music lovers through his voice. Many celebrities including Uddhav Thackeray, Sachin Tendulkar, Waheeda Rehman, Amitabh Bachchan, AR Rahman and Dharmendra have condoled his death. Let us know who said what.
End of glorious era: Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said in a statement on Sunday that a glorious era has come to an end with the death of Lata Mangeshkar. The Chief Minister said that the melodious voice of the singer will remain immortal and everyone is saddened to hear the news of her demise. The Chief Minister further said in the statement, “She will always be present among us.” Thackeray said, “It is sad that Lata Mangeshkar left us. She was like a mother. His voice brought alive every situation in everyone’s life. His voice broke the barriers of language, region, caste, creed and religion.
The Chief Minister also said that Lata Mangeshkar had cordial relations with her family. He said, “He was also fond of photography and had a good knowledge of cameras and different lenses. We often discussed photography and she used to be present at my photo exhibition to bless me. Recently when I was admitted in the hospital, he inquired about my health.
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I have lost a part of me: Sachin Tendulkar
Lata Mangeshkar was like a mother to Sachin Tendulkar. There was a very special relationship between the two. Lata Mangeshkar had also demanded that Sachin Tendulkar be given Bharat Ratna. Sachin tweeted, “Consider myself lucky that I was a part of Lata didi’s life. He always gave me his love and blessings. With his passing, it seems that I have also lost a part of myself. She will always live on in our hearts through her music.”
I have lost a friend of mine: Waheeda Rehman
Recalling her friendly relationship with Lata Mangeshkar, actress Waheeda Rehman says she often sent the legendary singer chocolates, kebabs and biryani, in return for which Lata used to send her beautiful saris as her blessings. Condoling her on Sunday, she said, “I have lost a friend of mine, the most beautiful person.” Waheeda said, “It is really a loss for everyone in different ways. For me, I don’t know what to say, we didn’t talk to each other everyday but we both had a great time with each other, we knew each other very well. People often think that she was a shy lady but I saw her telling jokes. The time we spent together will be with me forever.
The best voice of centuries has been silenced: Amitabh Bachchan
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday condoled the death of singer Lata Mangeshkar, calling her the best voice of the century. Paying tribute to Mangeshkar, she wrote, “She has left us…the best voice of centuries has been silenced…her voice will now resonate in heaven. I wish his soul peace.”
This emptiness will always be there: AR Rahman
Condoling the death of Lata Mangeshkar, noted music composer AR Rahman on Sunday said that he is very fortunate to have recorded and sung songs with her and learned the importance of Riyaz from her. Rahman said, “It is a very sad day for all of us. Lataji was not just a singer, not only an icon, but a part of the consciousness of India, Indianness, Hindustani music, Urdu and Hindi poetry. He sang songs in many languages. There will always be this emptiness for all of us.
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These celebrities of the film world also paid tribute
- Actors Dharmendra, actress Shabana Azmi, Madhuri Dixit Nene, actors Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgan from the film world paid tribute to the singer. Lalit Pandit of Jatin-Lalit’s composer duo Jatin-Lalit, who has worked with the singer in films like “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” and “Mohabbatein”, said she was a very funny and memorized person.
- Expressing grief, actor Dharmendra said, “The whole world is sad, can’t believe you left us!!! We will miss you Lata ji, I pray for your soul to rest in peace.”
- At the same time, Azmi said, “His voice illuminates our lives, when we are sad we get solace from him, when we are weak we get strength.”
- Salman Khan tweeted, “Our swarkokila you will always be in our memories. Your voice will always be with us.”
- Madhuri Dixit-Nene said, “I have been listening to Lata Tai’s voice for years. He has left a mark on our hearts that will never fade away.”
- Kumar tweeted, “My voice is my identity, remember it… and how can anyone forget such a voice. Deeply saddened by the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar ji, my condolences and prayers.”
- Devgan wrote, “A great personality. I will always cherish the legacy of his songs. How lucky we are that we grew up listening to Lata ji’s songs. om Shanti. My deepest condolences to the Mangeshkar family.”
Corporate world paid tribute
- Corporate stalwarts on Sunday paid a heartfelt tribute to Swara Kokila Lata Mangeshkar, saying that the country has lost a great personality today. Sanjeev Goenka, Chairman, RP Sanjeev Goenka Group said that Lata ji’s music will continue to enchant everyone in the years to come.
- Prominent industrialist Anand Mahindra tweeted, “What can you say when your voice is gone … Om Shanti.
- Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said his voice, charm and music will last for generations.
- Adani tweeted, “If anyone has represented the whole of India, it was Lata didi. Didi has sung in 36 languages. Billions of people will remember him.
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